Mr. Austin Michael Neece, 28, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence.
Austin was born on July 24, 1996 in Burke County to Wesley Andrew Neece and Angel Deyton. He was currently employed as a roofer in the construction industry. Austin loved the outdoors, especially going to the mountains and the beach, and he had a big heart, always looking for ways to help others.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wilburn and Frances Deyton and Andrew Neece.
Surviving is addition to his parents, are his siblings, Taylor Neece and significant other, Matt Hiott of Charleston, SC, and Timmy Neece of Morganton, three nieces, Zoey, Aleigh and Davina, and one nephew, Mathew. Also surviving are his grandmothers, Loretta Deyton and Diane Neece, his aunts and uncles; Billie Young, Annette Richards, Jason Deyton and Cynthia McKee, and numerous cousins and extended family.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Rev. Aaron Causby officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 2:00-3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Neece family.
Angel I’m so deeply sorry that you are going thru this. U know how much you and him was there 4 me when Christian left us and Austin was really the only 1 that helped me get thru those 1st few weeks. Now those 2 beautiful brothers are together 4evr and in this 4 a fact. I can’t even comprehend why God would take my baby then come back and take yours except that they both was still needing each other. They grew up together and was there 4 each other regardless of anything these boys had each other back until the end. I know Austin is at peace and ik his brother Christian is with him now. I wish God would have taken me instead of Austin, I would give myi life 4 his in a heartbeat and I can not even begin to understand why?? Why these 2 boys was taken from us both but they are back together again, I can hear them laughing and totally making fun of each other, making up the next prank to pull on them Angels up there and giving em hell. Austin is 4evr free and happy his brother and him are up there together waiting 4 the time when we grow old and join up with our boys again. And all I can say now is Heaven has its hands full with 2 boys because they are a handful but their love 4 their family and each other was and is spectacular and Until I see u again kid please try an keep your brother Christian in line. Luv always Sarah Jane
Angel, I can’t imagine what you are going through. I will be at receiving friends tomorrow to show support. Text me if you need anything before I come tomorrow. You are a wonderful Mother. ❤️
Austin, fly high. Such a loss for your community and family. We will find a way to show remembrance to make a positive impact.
I wish I could have made it to the memorial but sadly I am very sick today. But I will say this anyone who knew Austin knew how big his heart was.
He genuinely was that guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He was always kind to me.
We all have our battles but that will never take away from who Austin really was. A true to your roots stand up guy. We need more people like Austin in this world. My deepest condolences to the family.
To Angel. He is not gone. He will always live in your memory and heart. He’s your guardian angel💐
Love you Austin I’ll be seeing ya
I wish i could have made it to the memorial service today, But i do want to say on here Austin was such a Great Caring friend, he always did what he could for the ones he cared about the most and loved!! He is going to be missed by alot of people in this world, 🌎 prayers for His family, i pray you all can find peace and comfort through this soon and just know Austin will always be watching over you all 💜💜💜💜